2 min readApr 16, 2026 10:13 AM IST
The US military said it turned back 10 ships that tried to move out of Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of a naval blockade imposed against the Islamic Republic.
“Ten vessels have now been turned around, and ZERO ships have broken through since the start of the US blockade on Monday,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) on X.
Even as the military had earlier put out the number of ships as 9, it added that a 10th one was “redirected” back to Iran by a US guided missile destroyer.
China ‘very happy’ that US efforts will reopen Strait of Hormuz: Trump
US President Donald Trump Wednesday announced that he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz and that China has welcomed the move. He further stated that Beijing has agreed to refrain from supplying weapons to Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said China was “very happy” with the development and suggested improved cooperation between the two countries.
“China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – And the World. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to – far better than anyone else!!! President DJT”.
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